Cycle Routes in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Discover Ratingen by bike
Textile museum, palaces and castles
Palaces and castles, historic old towns and tranquil natural land-scapes – Ratingen has it all. Cyclists always have something new to discover on a choice of themed routes.
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Töddenland Cycle Path
The circular route links interesting sites from the 17th and 18th centuries.
A cycle path for history buffs: this circular route follows the tracks of 17th and 18th century Westphalian salesmen.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Monastery Gardens Route
A tour of monastery gardens including Schloss Corvey
Discover medieval secrets on a cycling tour of monastery gardens including Schloss Corvey and the Willow Palace in Rheder.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Weser Cycle Path
Along the river through the Weser Uplands to the North Sea
Hit the north! Idyllic riverside paths and low-mountain sections lead cyclists from the Weser Uplands to the North Sea.
Level of difficulty: easy
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100 Castles Route
Almost 1,000 kilometres of cycle path through romantic Münsterland
Romantic strongholds and imposing stately homes: Cyclists can experience the region’s magnificent architecture on Münsterländ’s 100 Castles Route.
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River Niers Cycle Path
A relaxing route for leisure cyclists and families
An ideal cycle route for families and leisure cyclists: exploring the entire length of the River Niers as it winds through the Lower Rhine region.
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Balkantrasse Cycle Path
On the tracks of the Balkan Express railway
A convenient way to see the sights: the Balkantrasse leads cyclists to the Rhine lowlands along a disused railway line.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Niederbergbahn Panorama Cycle Track
Cycling on flat terrain through neanderland
Train tracks have been replaced by a cycle path to create a relaxing route through neanderland.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Cycling the Route der Industriekultur (Industrial Heritage Trail)
Discovering the history of the Ruhr Area by bike
Discovering the Ruhr Area by bike: the Industrial Heritage Trail links outstanding attractions, such as the Gasometer, Zollverein Coal Mine and Landscape Park Duisburg North.
Level of difficulty: easy
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River Eder Cycle Path
The entire length of the Eder from the source in the Rothaargebirge
With no major ascents, the River Eder Cycle Path is ideal for families and leisure cyclists.
Level of difficulty: easy
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